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Comic News
“Supergirl: Who is Superwoman?” is Optimal Kara Zor-El
One of the most satisfying and underrated incarnations of Kara Zor-El is writer Sterling Gates and penciler Jamal Igle’s Who is Superwoman?, the start to their excellent run on DC's 2000s-era Sup
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Mashing Up the Multiverse: Tom Taylor Gets Medieval and Primeval
Tom Taylor is back this summer with the second volume of his high fantasy DC reimagining, Dark Knights of Steel II. But as if that's not enough, he'll follow it with his first Vertigo title,
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If You Wrong Us: Seven Times Superheroes Sought Revenge
It’s always a little jarring—and memorable—to watch avatars of righteousness demand an eye for an eye. Here are seven times DC's superheroes sought revenge…
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“Cheetah and Cheshire Rob the Watchtower” Will Steal Your Heart
Justice League: Cheetah and Cheshire Rob the Watchtower is the kind of comic that’s become increasingly rare—where the main purpose is to show the reader a good time.
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Start, Stop, Finish: Riding into Battle with “Dark Knights of Steel”
Here are my thoughts before, during and after going into Tom Taylor and Yasmine Putri's Dark Knights of Steel Vol. 1 completely blind!
Comic News
New Titans, New Drama (What Else is New?)
Splash Pannell is back at it again with a DC Dish hot enough to put Green Arrow’s chili to shame. And word around the Watchtower is that, much like yours truly, that boy likes it SPICY.
Comic Theory
What Can You Do with Supergirl That You Can’t Do with Superman?
We asked as many Supergirl writers as we could reach in a day one simple question: "What can you do in a Supergirl story that you can't do with Superman?"
Comic News
Orange Is the New Bat: Barbara Gordon’s Life Behind Bars
Barbara Gordon is a woman who has worn many hats, from her day job as a librarian to her secret roles as Batgirl and Oracle. Recently, the DC Universe heroine added a new title to the list—inmate #682
Character Spotlight
Mary Marvel — Character Spotlight
Mary Marvel, also known as Lady Shazam and Shazam, is a superheroine originally appearing in American comic books published by Fawcett Comics and now by DC Comics. Created by Otto Binder and Marc Sway
Character Spotlight
Captain Marvel Jr. — Character Spotlight
Captain Marvel Jr. (also known Shazam Jr., CM3, or The Commander) is a superhero appearing in American comic books formerly published by Fawcett Comics and currently published by DC Comics. A member o
Character Spotlight
Spy Smasher — Character Spotlight
Spy Smasher is the name of two fictional characters appearing in comics published by Fawcett and DC Comics. The first is a superhero that was formerly owned and published by Fawcett Comics. The second
Character Spotlight
Ibis the Invincible — Character Spotlight
Ibis the Invincible (also Ibis the Mystic) is the name of two superheroes appearing in American comic books first published by Fawcett Comics, then Charlton Comics in 1955, and then DC Comics beginnin